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Is it normal excess insulin is released from pancreas during acute phases of pancreatitis, glucose plunge, and you feel acute hunger?

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With pancreatitis: You have severe pain and nausea and will not want to eat.

Dr Roland agreed

Answered 5/9/2015

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In nov' 12, i had a surgery to remove the placenta after a stillbirth at 4 months. I had acute pancreatitis, ercp and agallbladder removal surgery. I still have pancreas pain.Is it normal?

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Amylase was 208 U/L (ref range 31-110) and lipase was 253 U/L (ref range 13-78). CT of pancreas was normal but have symptoms like nausea, fatty stools, fatigue and weight loss with extreme thirst. Could it be chronic pancreatitis instead of acute?

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A member asked:

I have chronic pancreatitus. Why can I not have my pancreas removed and go on insulin?

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A member asked:

Seen earlier for chronic pancreatitis flare. Lipase level normal dr refused admit. Told him pancreas is burned out levels no longer rise. Stillinpain?

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A member asked:

Acute pancreatitis 3 years ago and havent had a drop of alch. since diagnosis. Recently went I got tests on my pancreas and my lipase came back 13 based on 16-63 range & amylase came back 39 in 2-125 range. Looking for 2nd opinion on results?

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